Kalgup

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the national average of 38. Children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

While 16.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 93.4% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.6% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national average.

A huge majority of residents—69.2%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than usual, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Kalgup is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,625 a week is well above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are in very good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and a long-term health condition rate of 18.7%, which is well below the national average.

The area has a strong connection to the military, with 7.9% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure of 2.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

The community is almost entirely made up of families, with 61% being couples with children and no one living alone. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people per house.

Most people live in separate houses, and 42.4% own their home outright, which is far above the national average. While typical mortgage payments are around the national figure, weekly rents are much lower than usual at $175.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 27.3% have four or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 78.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Kalgup is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk.